What a strategic win today. Big props to QuickStep for some smart riding at the finish, seizing the last 1km perfectly.
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Mayo from Mayo said:Did anyone watch this stage from start to finish? If so could you please enlighten Markel Irizar as to why he was awarded the combativity award?
He seems a tad confused by this.
https://twitter.com/Markelirizar
Red Rick said:Cat 2 MTF early on in the Vuelta isn't unheard of in the Vuelta, but this is actually a legit good mountain stage, though you could make way better if you go to Andorra later in the race.
He didn't ride at the front at all, so many people will say he was quite gutsyRobert5091 said:Mayo from Mayo said:Did anyone watch this stage from start to finish? If so could you please enlighten Markel Irizar as to why he was awarded the combativity award?
He seems a tad confused by this.
https://twitter.com/Markelirizar
Did they draw names from a hat?